1989 Honda CR125 Restoration Project

1989 CR125 restoration

[@dealspeed6756]

This was my first bike as a teen back in 1995 I've always wanted to find one for a project but every time I find one they're hammered and way overpriced, beautiful bike you do nice work

[@acardona909]

How much you trying to spend on one

[@Mr10usdad]

Great job! This year is one of the best looking bikes. I have a 1986 CR125 and a 1995 CR250 I just restored.

[@rurugocrazy967]

Where you find plastics ? I have a Cr125 1988 but can’t find plastics

[@zacharywatters1843]

I just picked up an 86 CR125 project and have a 1990 CR250r awaiting restoration. Going to sell the 125 even though I'd like to build it, just have too many projects

[@TTR66]

@@zacharywatters1843 125 still available...contact me

[@zacharywatters1843]

@@TTR66 Sold it a couple days after I bought it, bike is running/riding and going through full restoration

[@constructionkings6846]

Gracias por compartirlo Jimmy 👍 que guay un saludo

[@free-birdrocker8809]

My friend, you hit a home run with your CR! The gold excel rims set it off, gives it a works bike apppearance. I bet this bike flat hauls! I noticed zippy ties for zie fork boots. You can order all 4 metal clamps for that size boots. Think 90's xr-650, they have tons of them, for the upper and lower parts of the boot. You can keep the boots flush under the triple clamp and not have the 80's leg warmer boot look. LOL! Ps, I have his bigger brother in my garage, the 89' 250R. and its a ripper. Great Job!

[@jkiseracing]

Hey there. Thanks for great comments. And greatvtip on the clamps too!! I'll check that out.

[@free-birdrocker8809]

@@jkiseracing Jim, can I ask a quick question, My 250R has a stained rear rim, the front is ok, is there a fluid or spray or something I can put on it to clean up the white spots? If you have a tip, id be grateful. Thanks Jimmy!

[@stevejones6804]

Bought 1new in 89 , still my favourite looking bike..❤

[@jkiseracing]

No doubt the 88/89's were so cool! And fast!!

[@stevejones6804]

Great restoration by the way 👏 👍..

[@jkiseracing]

Thanks! This was restoration #2 in a line of many more through the years

[@djantix1200]

Amazing job on this bike! I'm restoring an '86 125 right now. Did you have to drill out the spoke holes in the hubs for the Excel spoke set?

[@jkiseracing]

Thanks. Actually I sent the wheels to Dubya for the oe rebuild

[@djantix1200]

@@jkiseracing Right on, thnx!

[@20BMR]

That’s a cool ass restoration, nice build man💯🤙🏼.

[@carlieswink3360]

I wish I could post photos to be honest. I'm smack dab in the middle of restoring my 89 cr125 as well.
If there could be a problem with the engine when I got the bike, this engine had it.
Very clean resto. 👌

[@jkiseracing]

I understand that! I've actually done two 89 CR125s and almost finished with an 88 now. The 88 is almost the same bike.

[@gcostanza2115]

Very good restoration. The CR's of that era take some beating. It's a shame Honda moved over to the alloy frame, the steel frame is better in every respect, in my opinion.

[@rochellestanley9532]

Awesome MxKeid replica.👍

[@utahdesertrider1806]

I had a 1989 CR125. I loved it back then but now I wonder how good was it? I ride a 300 now. I remember burning out a few pistons. Gotta rev them out!

[@stephaneracicot791]

i just got a1982 cr 125 everything there bike and runs with owner ships dont see that to often love your bike man good job plan on doing mine but not all of it again nice job looks real good.

[@diegodeluise8363]

amazing,i restored 1998 cr 125

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Man you killed this. I have two of these bikes that I'm always messing with and buying more pieces to hopefully get the end result you did one of these days.
Also if you don't mind me asking what method of painting, color and brand did you use on the case, brakes, ect. You really got it down..also how what route did you go to get the tank to shine like that. Its outglowing the new plastic im some pics lol. Very impressive.

[@jkiseracing]

Thanks for the encouraging words. As far as color codes I simply went with powder coat on the frame. I asked the powder coater to give me something as close to Honda red or fire engine red that he had. I think I just got lucky there because it turned out fantastic. But the powder coater I use has always done fantastic work. On the tank I used a standard plastic refinishing method. Which starts out with a heavier grit sandpaper and then work your way up. Then heat to bring out the shine. There are several UA-cam videos showing that process.

[@Junior-fd8ux]

@@jkiseracing thanks for the info brother. Your powder guy nailed and you nailed it.. The tank looks better then the come new, must have been missing some skin on your finger tips after that wet sanding lol. Everything is top notch. Very inspiring bro!

[@user-eg5ys8nm7s]

So beautiful ❤

[@jkiseracing]

@@user-eg5ys8nm7s thanks! It's definitely a popular one and one of my personal favorites

[@TN_HondaDad]

Bellissima!!

[@thomashpdk3097]

Hello JImmy, i really need some help here, do you know how many milimeters before top end? I am not that good at english but timing, do you know what timing it needs to be at?

[@stephenburns3222]

Where do you get your plastics trying to get some now. Thanks great looking bike awesome job.

[@jkiseracing]

UFO makes a great replica plastic set. Sometimes you have to rely on Ebay too.

[@tcrides2137]

I'm going through the same thing right now. Just asking someone who has already restored one. Did you use the original inner clutch cover? Yours looks awesome

[@jkiseracing]

On this one I did. Believe it or not there was zero rot on this one.

[@Lamotobylette]

Beau boulot 👍

[@martinpruckl8091]

Pure Red2 Honda!!

[@leelee4217]

Oh my God! Jimmy.

[@daneagan7656]

Great bike, couldn't take the music anymore

[@jkiseracing]

Turn down the volume then. Easy

[@discmotoslots]

mx kid replica. nice!

[@basf2220]

awesome build. about to start one on a 89 myself. Why did you go with gold wheels?

[@jkiseracing]

Although gold wheels were not standard in 89, I chose the gold wheels just to highlight the classic late 80s Honda look.

[@tchoups87]

belle restauration

[@salimbaloch6077]

Nice

[@ianmangham4570]

Totally AWESOME

[@26mai69]

nice

[@Mr10usdad]

great job!

[@stephaneracicot791]

would you know of any good place to find parts for an 1982 cr 125 in the states i dont know if you work for a dealership or own one just asking again thank you ps im from ontario canada

[@jkiseracing]

Start with a supplier of oem parts. I use Motosport and RMATV a lot for those. I use ebay quite a bit too. What parts I can't find means I restore the one I have.

[@ppd1133]

@@jkiseracing if you have to restore the parts you have how do you go about doing that? Like your triple clamps… they look new.

[@jkiseracing]

@@ppd1133 the vapor blasting process made those clamps look new. I also send the carb, engine mounts airbox swing arm, and really any other aluminum and metal parts.

[@ederrangel7934]

Cool!!😍

[@Goon_Toob]

cant find any headers for my 88' cr125 not even on ebay, any suggestions

[@jkiseracing]

It's a constant search. I just kept looking on eBay daily. For months. Eventually one will show up.

[@marcemr7085]

🇭🇳🇭🇳👍👍

[@jamescuthrell8841]

I have the same bike & im looking for the factory decals? Any direction?

[@aarmancuda3570]

maybe UFO graphics?

[@jkiseracing]

Yessir. When it comes to old MX bike restorations, Ebay is your friend!!

[@jaygetgwuap4213]

Ebay

[@lam1125]

Great job !!! What was the final price detailed please ?

[@jkiseracing]

Unfortunately I did not keep up with the price of this build. Because it was my personal bike I didn't really account. Normally I keep up with the entire cost of a build. On this one I didn't.

[@Wyatt.6oh]

Where do you get your parts i gotta 89 cr250 and i cant fing anything

[@jkiseracing]

I use rmatvmc a lot for oem parts. I search eBay and FB marketplace for nearly everything else. I'm constantly on the lookout.

[@Wyatt.6oh]

@@jkiseracing ok, thank you

[@kenharris8743]

Sometimes I think the old bikes were prettier than the new one's

[@jkiseracing]

Definitely agree. The late 80s and 90s had a look that still turn heads today.

[@GSkill-nm3wv]

I had a 1986 Honda CR 125 that I bought in 1992. Unfortunately it got destroyed from a head on collision with a car. But I'm still here to tell the story.

[@immaboss4526]

💯💯❤️

[@scottpeters5260]

Great video. But that music is depressing.

[@jkiseracing]

Ha ok. New music on the next one

[@ianmangham4570]

JUMP BIKE

[@kirbylee57]

LOL

[@WyMustIGo]

He cleaned it, did not restore it.

[@jkiseracing]

Haha. I don't think so.

[@WyMustIGo]

@@jkiseracing I do

[@jkiseracing]

@@WyMustIGo "you" would be wrong sir. Check out some of the other videos to learn some of the processes and updates on other bikes!👍

[@bradleys378]

Annoying music.

[@jkiseracing]

Thanks.